Auctions: comic books August 1992

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2016754015

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Direct Edition. 80-page giant 30th Anniversary issue, with the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099! The Lizard returns in "Fathers and Sins." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. J. Jonah Jameson is featured in "How I Created Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Aaron Lopresti. Gwen Stacy takes center stage in "I Remember Gwen." Script by Stan Lee, plot by Tom DeFalco, art by John Romita Sr. (Cameos by the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.) The Prowler is also here in "A Friend in Need." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Andrew Pepoy. There are also two text pieces, "The Saga of Spidey's Parents" by Stan Lee, and "Spider-Man: The First Thirty Years" by Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man 2099 gets a sneak preview, with a script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, and inks by Al Williamson. This issue was originally released with a fold-out poster of Spidey versus Venom and Carnage (poster may be missing in lower grades). 84 pgs. Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365 VF 8.0

Direct Edition. 80-page giant 30th Anniversary issue, with the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099! The Lizard returns in "Fathers and Sins." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. J. Jonah Jameson is featured in "How I Created Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Aaron Lopresti. Gwen Stacy takes center stage in "I Remember Gwen." Script by Stan Lee, plot by Tom DeFalco, art by John Romita Sr. (Cameos by the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.) The Prowler is also here in "A Friend in Need." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Andrew Pepoy. There are also two text pieces, "The Saga of Spidey's Parents" by Stan Lee, and "Spider-Man: The First Thirty Years" by Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man 2099 gets a sneak preview, with a script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, and inks by Al Williamson. This issue was originally released with a fold-out poster of Spidey versus Venom and Carnage (poster may be missing in lower grades). 84 pgs. Cover price $3.95.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 405D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4568434003

Direct Edition. "Dances with Werewolves" Part 4 of 6. Guest-starring Doctor Druid and Wolverine. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Steve Alexandrov. Cover by Rik Levins and Danny Bulanadi. In an unbelievable turn of events, Nightshade has turned Captain America into a werewolf! And now Capwolf lives! Wow, has the Sentinel of Liberty become the Wolf of Liberty?! To the chagrin of Dredmund and Nightshade…the answer is yes! Incredibly Capwolf has not morphed into a bloodthirsty werewolf, but instead a wolf freedom fighter! However before Capwolf can go from Living Legend to Lupus Legend, he must convince his fellow wolves to join him in the fight against Moonhunter and Nightshade! Meanwhile, Doctor Druid challenges Dredmund to a winner-take-all cerebral conflict! Who is the true master of the druidic arts? Cameo appearances by D-Man and Bernie Rosenthal. Second Story: "Cross Country" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Ariane. Diamondback slips out of Avengers Mansion with eight pints of Captain America's tainted blood plasma! And now Rachel Leighton and Crossbones are on their way to the Rocky Mountain State! Cameo appearances by Blackwing, Cutthroat, and Jack O'Lantern. (Note: Nightshade turned the Falcon into a werewolf many years ago in Captain America 164.) 36 pages Cover price $1.25.

Eternal Warrior (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9BC1C-130

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Gilad the warrior and his struggles and battles in Anatolia long ago and Gil Abrams and his life in 1992 are shown in "Footprints on the Sands of Time," chapter two of the "Unity" saga which involved all of the comic titles published by Valiant at the time. Script by Jim Shooter and art by John Dixon with epilogue art by Barry Windsor-Smith and Bob Layton. Cover by Frank Miller. Cover price $2.25.

Eternal Warrior (1992) 1GOLDEMBOSSED CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Shooter Gold Embossed Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Jim Shooter on 10/24/2015. Gold Embossed Edition.

Label #24-16B7169-001

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Gold Embossed Edition - the word "Warrior" has raised, gold lettering. According to the ValiantFans.Com website, the Gold Embossed version was created to replace copies of the dealer incentive (gold flat version) that were accidentally distributed for re-orders as if it were the regular version.

Shadowhawk (1992 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.8 Valentino Embossed Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A68684-035

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Silver embossed cover - Cover pencils by Jim Valentino, inks by Rob Liefeld. A Nightmare Walking, script and art by Jim Valentino; A deadly new hero prowls the night, breaking the backs of street criminals to teach them a lesson; The police try to capture him but can't even get close enough to get a good look at him; Who is Shadowhawk? Jim's First Drawing of Shadowhawk illustration. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #25-1577B4C-009

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UNITY Chapter 6. Shadowman finds himself side by side with Solar, sun and shadow allied against the One who sits at the center of UNITY. "Sunburn" is written by David Lapham, Jim Shooter and Faye Perozich, with art by David Lapham, Tom Ryder and Maria Beccari. Cover by Frank Miller. Cover price $2.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 68 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-067

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Infinity War Crossover. Guest-starring Galactus and Doctor Strange. Fantastic Four cameo. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Kevin West and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. As the make-shift team of Doctor Strange, Galactus, Nova (Frankie Ray), and the Silver Surfer travel down the dimensional corridor in search of the problem which plagues the universe, they are attacked by an overwhelming force. Plus, witness the origin of the current Herald of Galactus. Story continues in Infinity War #3. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 291 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4634608002

"Underbelly!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Scott Lobdell. Art by Tom Raney and Hilary Barta. Cover by Tom Raney and J. Harps. Callisto arrives on the X-Men's doorstep and hell has followed with her. Plus, what is Mikhail Rasputin up to? 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Warlock and the Infinity Watch (1992) 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-347BA2F-013

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Infinity War Tie-In (Uncredited) - "The Island!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Tom Raney and Terry Austin. In the aftermath of last issues events, the Infinity Watch finds themselves on Monster Island. Here they run into the island's beastly residences and current ruler, the Mole Man. But, is the diminutive king here for a fight or to make a proposition? Plus, Warlock has a prophetic dream involving his evil counterpart the Magus, and the last person Warlock wanted to see, arrives seeking aid. 32 pages. (Thanos and Magus cameos) Cover price $1.75.

What The --?! (1988) 20 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #20-261F254-020

Parodies: "The Irresponsible Forbush Man." Script and art by Aaron Lopresti. Milk and Cookies in "Lo, There Shall Come a Forbush!" Script by Sholly Fisch, art by Rurik Tyler. Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham (Spider-Man) in "Pork For Dinner, Milk and Cookies for Dessert!" Script by Barry Dutter, pencils by John Costanza, inks by George Wildman. Wolverina (a female version of Wolverine) in "Leadress of the Pack!" Script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Dennis Jensen, inks by Kaalberg. Fake ad by Dutter/Mike DeCarlo. Rurik Tyler cover. Cover price $1.25.

Wildcats Covert Action Teams (1992 Image) 1A CGC 9.8 Direct

Paper: White

Label #4672752006

Regular cover edition. "Resurrection Day!" Part 1 of 4.

Story by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

WildC.A.T.s created by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi.

A diminutive homeless man wakes up one day and realizes he's actually an immortal alien warlord who has been at war for over a millennia. Jacob Marlowe forms the covert super-human squad known as WildC.A.T.s to battle the Daemonite hordes. As the story unfolds more and more players are drawn into the game and the stage is set for the final battle for the future of mankind.

1st appearance of Spartan, Grifter, Voodoo, Zealot, Void, Maul, Warblade, Lord Emp, Pike, and Helspont.

NOTE: "WildC.A.T.s is everything the X-Men should be. It's action-packed, character driven, and thoroughly enjoyable issue after issue. Jim Lee's contribution to the neophyte days of Image was certainly the cream of the crop." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $1.95.

Wildcats Covert Action Teams (1992 Image) 1A CBCS 9.8 Direct

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A68684-057

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Regular cover edition. "Resurrection Day!" Part 1 of 4.

Story by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

WildC.A.T.s created by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi.

A diminutive homeless man wakes up one day and realizes he's actually an immortal alien warlord who has been at war for over a millennia. Jacob Marlowe forms the covert super-human squad known as WildC.A.T.s to battle the Daemonite hordes. As the story unfolds more and more players are drawn into the game and the stage is set for the final battle for the future of mankind.

1st appearance of Spartan, Grifter, Voodoo, Zealot, Void, Maul, Warblade, Lord Emp, Pike, and Helspont.

NOTE: "WildC.A.T.s is everything the X-Men should be. It's action-packed, character driven, and thoroughly enjoyable issue after issue. Jim Lee's contribution to the neophyte days of Image was certainly the cream of the crop." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $1.95.

Wildcats Covert Action Teams (1992 Image) 1A CBCS 9.8 Direct

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A68684-123

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Regular cover edition. "Resurrection Day!" Part 1 of 4.

Story by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

WildC.A.T.s created by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi.

A diminutive homeless man wakes up one day and realizes he's actually an immortal alien warlord who has been at war for over a millennia. Jacob Marlowe forms the covert super-human squad known as WildC.A.T.s to battle the Daemonite hordes. As the story unfolds more and more players are drawn into the game and the stage is set for the final battle for the future of mankind.

1st appearance of Spartan, Grifter, Voodoo, Zealot, Void, Maul, Warblade, Lord Emp, Pike, and Helspont.

NOTE: "WildC.A.T.s is everything the X-Men should be. It's action-packed, character driven, and thoroughly enjoyable issue after issue. Jim Lee's contribution to the neophyte days of Image was certainly the cream of the crop." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $1.95.

Wizard the Comics Magazine (1991) 12U CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #24-1D21D42-009

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Not polybagged May be missing poster. Jim Lee interview; article on Tundra Publishing Limited; Jim Valentino interview; a look at WildC.A.T.s; article on comic book character ring premiums; a look at the characters of Batman: The Animated Series; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears Cover price $3.95.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 11D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4601491002

Standard Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Bob Wiacek. The X-Men vs. The X-Men! (Again) with our special guests...the X-Men!, script by Jim Lee (Plot) and Scott Lobdell, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Bob Wiacek; The X-Men help Longshot overthrow Mojo to make way for his sequel. Over...Again starring Maverick, Dr. Ryking, and Warhawk, script by Scott Lobdell, art by Mark Texeira. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Youngblood (1992 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4668564002

Guest-starring Prophet Story and art by Rob Liefeld. Sentinel's team lies defeated and unconscious before the invading hordes of the android Disciples. The only thing standing in their way is John Prophet, a genetically engineered super-soldier. Meanwhile, the criminals known as the Four attempt to rescue their imprisoned teammate from the holding cells of Youngblood HQ. Just one problem, they'll have to get through Shaft and Chapel first. Plus, the 6 page back-up story "Enter: Supreme/Enter: Heavy Mettle," which serves as a prelude for Supreme #1. Story and art by Brian Murray. 32 pages. Cover price $2.50.